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Draw a labelled diagram to show the circuit symbol of an n-p-n transistor.

Important Questions on Junction Transistors

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 5
Define AC current-gain (or current amplification factor) and AC voltage-gain in common-emitter mode of transistor amplifier.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 6
 A transistor cannot be used as rectifier. Why?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 7
What is common-emitter amplifier?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 8
Under normal use of transistors, the emitter is forward- biased and the collector is reverse-biased. Can either of these biasing be changed? Explain.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 9
Explain why the input resistance of a transistor is low while the output resistance is high.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 10
In a transistor, forward-bias is always smaller than the reverse-bias. Why?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 11
How will you test whether a transistor is damaged or in working order?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 20 - Junction Transistors>QUESTIONS>Q 1

What is an n-p-n transistor? Give its symbol and describe its working. Why is it more useful in comparison to p-n-p transistor?